Who really was James Gough the
convict joiner and builder who arrived in 1813 aboard the transport ship Earl Spencer? What was his story? Who
were his family? Did he ever have contact with them again in England?
Exciting new information has
recently been discovered about James Gough that was previously completely
unknown and will be revealed in a new book about his life, to be published
early this year. It involves a complex family tale that is reminiscent of a Dickens story. His origins in England and family connections
reveal some surprising ancestors. A chance discovery of an item in an old
newspaper has led to the unravelling of a most intriguing family story.
Please join this site to share in the James Gough story especially if you are a descendant, to discover his history in the colony, including his time spent at the Parramatta Lumberyard, in the Hawkesbury district, and later at Sutton Forest.
Please join this site to share in the James Gough story especially if you are a descendant, to discover his history in the colony, including his time spent at the Parramatta Lumberyard, in the Hawkesbury district, and later at Sutton Forest.
4 comments:
James Gough was my great, great, great grandfather. Can't wait to read the book!
James Gough was my great, great, great grandfather. I have not been able to find much info on him in England other than when he was sentenced in The Old Bailey. I hope the book is a true recollection of his early life and ancestors in England
What will the book be called? R u writing it?
Hello Nathan
Yes I have written the book about James Gough and it is now being finally edited prior to publication. I don't have any way to contact you without an email link but you are most welcome to add a comment to the page of your Gough ancestor and mention how you are related, and to join this site.
Regards
Marion
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